Infrastructure Development
According to the UN, large numbers of people in developing countries still lack access to basic infrastructure services. Continued lack of access will constrain achievements of any development goals agreed for the post-2015 period. Resources available in this sub-theme include project summaries and successes of past infrastructure development projects, technical and field guidance on infrastructure development, and other resources that can help to develop effective WASH infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Development Resources
Drilling Fundamentals for Hydrogeologists
National Groundwater Association
This one-day course is designed to acquaint - or reacquaint - you with various drilling methods, well design , concepts, design calculations, troubleshooting techniques. In addition to the nuts and bolts, health and safety considerations will be addressed, as well as building rapport with other...Read more
Managing a Flowing Water Well (2-20-2010; references updated 9-16-2010)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The BSP for managing a flowing well contains information on the following: -Why some wells flow and resulting implications -Unexpected artesian flowing well conditions -Identifying artesian flowing well conditions -Construction in areas of artesian flow -Construction in a confined aquifer -...Read more
Residential Well Cleaning (2-18-2015)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The well cleaning BSP includes information on: -Indicators to look for in determining if a well needs cleaning -How well owners can contribute to the well's longevity -Information for water well system professionals regarding natural geologic formations at the well site -Economics of well...Read more
Water Well Systems for Fire Protection Services for Stand-Alone Housing Units of Four or Fewer (2-19-2014)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The fire protection BSP includes details on: -An introduction to fire protection methods -Design for a residential water well system with consideration of fire protection contingencies -Sprinkler systems -Tank storage -Variable speed drive motors and pump systems -Use of a well as a standing column...Read more
ANSI/NGWA Water Well Construction Standard
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The ANSI/NGWA 01-14 Water Well Construction Standard encompasses municipal, residential, agricultural, monitoring, and industrial water production wells.Read more
Drill Safe, Drill Smart
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
Drill Safe, Drill SmartRead more
Basic Water Systems: A Pump and Hydraulics Training Manual
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
What really happens when you turn on a pump? Why do pipe sizes affect pump performance? This training manual takes on the complex world of water systems and presents the basics in a straightforward style. The handbook includes the basic hydraulics of a pump, the controlling factors involved in a...Read more
Drilling Cost Calculator
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This calculator will show you the true cost of doing business, and help you set the profit level your business needs to succeed.Read more
Groundwater Handbook
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This book features 12 chapters on information covering common topics such as drilling, pipe and casing, hydraulics of water data, well design, irrigation, water quality, hydrogeology, and groundwater flow.Read more
Guide for Using Hydrogeologic Classification System for Logging Well Boreholes
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This spiral-bound book offers detailed direction on how to utilize the hydrogeologic classification system for logging water well boreholes. The system, which uses a weather-resistant, two-sided card, provides structure and uniformity to logging wells. The front of the card provides essential...Read more
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